- If you thought the Grammy Awards were good, you haven't seen anything yet. The blog O Hell Nawl holds its awards show tomorrow. If you've ever paid a visit to this insanely hilarious blog, then you should have an idea of exactly what to expect during these blog honors. The awards show will be hosted by Coon McJenkins.
Yep, Coon McJenkins.
- lemme ask you something, when you make a comment on a post, do you expect a reply? If so, do you ever go back and read that reply? Just wondering.
nothing but love for:
1) bloggers who've kept it one hunnid with me
2) when someone tells me they feel my poetry
3) intelligent black women
- ummm, has anyone noticed how I've cleaned up the blog content on minus the bars? I guess this would be the perfect time to slip an R-Rated post in, wouldn't it?
- oh yeah, on days where you really don't feel like being bothered with blogging, you find yourself doing it anyways.
...that wasn't a question. It was a statement. - whaddup, ebonne? RBW, y'all.
- whenever I hear the word, "chica," I think of monie. Damn, three bloggers from Cleveland all reached their 100th post in the same week. That has to mean something.
- If a blogger comments on my blog, I will return that favor. Eventually.
- I ended up losing one of my blog sisters. Yep, she don't f with "us" no more...
(shoulder shrug)
I still have one of the best blog sisters ever in poca, though. Day One blog love, right there. She's a sweet person with a similar sweet soul. Now, if I could just get her to stick to one profile pic.
I like this one best.
- I lost me blog partner in crime too. She called me wishy-washy. Whatever that means...
- Oh yeah, man, I don't know why everyone has this impression that I am this sensitive guy...I have compassion, but if it came down to it, you know like..."Your Honor, it was either him or me..." Trust me, I have no problem cutting your throat.

- I know, I know...I have way too many YouTube videos on my blog.
So.
- One thing I have realized is that you find the same personalities on blogs that you find it your everyday life. And I will say unto bloggers the same thing I tell people every day...
...we really do need to put our heads together and get paid off this blog thang, cause no matter what you think we're all in the same game.
- I aint gon' lie, though...sometimes I am wanting the blog attention. And you don't? But I have to admit, sometimes it reminds me a little too much of how it was back in high school.
- Okay, so we're all blogging now...now what? Any one down to start another Jena 6?
...if, by chance, you didn't get that, the Jena 6 rally began from a blog. Yep, one blogger started that entire movement. Powerful ish.
- slaus and ambboogie? Oh, that's some straight up bonnie & clyde ish, there. All day...every day.
- lea and suite b...oh, they are thelma & louise. fo' real.
- Am I the only one who really doesn't feel like blogging after Tuesday? Just checking.
- I remember clicking on karrie b's blog once and it was nice & quiet. I go back about a week later and I couldn't even get in the door. People every f'ing where. I was like...damnnnnn.
- I find out more information and opinions on blogs than I do in magazines and newspapers and some books I've read. That's crazy, aint it?

...speaking of magazines, that dude, eclectik, he needs his own magazine...and radio station.
...speaking of books...the book, bloggers delight, is about to change the blogging game. If you are a great writer, with a story to tell, I suggest you get at 'em. Rich, CapCity, and Miz have paved the way for this blog outlet. Y'all don't even see it.
...aight, play with it.
- sojourner g, nikki, and saadia are some extremely talented poets, aren't they? And the way femigog writes will blow your mind.
- You know what I've noticed? How there are alot of young, interesting bloggers out here such as samii styles, james tubman, caesar cannon, musik.hipster, searching for my swagger, tweety, dappa, heather, kayla, -1-, adrianne e, 1/3 of what I used to be, desy, koffee dyme and dejanae. I don't think y'all ready for dejanae, though.
- SBC? She's real y'all. Well done, and sprinkled with a lil gangsta lean. And that much is evident once you read her hip hop blog.
- That dude, organized noise, oh, he stayed true to the blog game.
- gwyneth bolton, queen of my castle, sheila goss, and vivrant thing are the kinds of women bloggers that every male needs in his blog life.
- deanna and ticia, both, are sweet souls. deepnthought and jewells are very thoughtful human beings. minerva, the diva's thoughts and ms. behaving are always enjoyable reads.
- msP, her name alone sounds so sweet...just like fresh banana puddin'
- I still miss bottleblonde's blog. She was a monster blogger.
- now, afrobabe, is the only monster blogger left. gina is on her way.
- pretty black, andrea, kiki, lea and nikki are all intelligent black women. And they still don't give a f. I like that.
- I don't think mr. slish nor blu jewel will tell you nothing wrong.
- I like when pro comments on my post. Extremely witty personality.
- I purposely write some things that are wayyy out in left field. I am sorry to hear that some people don't pick up on what I convey. I don't know what else to say...but like Lupe said, "I aint dumbin' down ish."
- any combination of all-mi-t, mes deux, hardcore, and mp1 v.8.0 would make a solid blog ticket.
- ms. lady, she's in love...with KD.
- Fellas, y'all want to read something funny? click here. Muze went and told ALL our business...
- And lastly, what the hell am I doing posting comments on a knitting blog? virtuous is good peep.

- more good peep...

*sorry, ran out of time on the links.



70 comments:
No clue where to start here.
You got my attention. So far, I don't think ya over sensitive or wishy-washy.
O Hell Nawl rocks balls.
R-rated blogs are nice.
I don't expect anything in return for a comment ever.
I'm a blog whore too.
Ms. P is a total hottie.
BB was THE blog queen. We should go find her.
I take it back.. maybe you are sensitive playin on the knit blog.
xoxo
Excellent post Don...got nuthin but luv for you. Thanks for the shout out about Bloggers Delight.
i want to tell u how much i really do love you don. it was nice and quiet 'TIL you came along...then everyone's all like..."oh yea, i found u through don!". you put me on to some DOPE ppl, and the 1st time i read ur blog, it's been my daily dose of "all men are not dogs"...and i effin love it.
-karrie b.
Aww.. thanks... you think I am sweet :)
XOXOXOOXO
Dang Don, you left no room for comments on this one. You are like the Pres, of blog networking. LOL. Dang, I still remember the first comment you left on my blog, something about my writings being 'freaky' Thanks for always keeping it 100. Luv ya!
*Kisses*
'Queen of the Earth'(where did you get this name?)LOL
Bloggers' Delight is an amazing thing. I got into it after Rich read my blog about my poetry being in Essence. Then I was intro-ed on Lolita Files website about it. I met folks on there. I forgot how I met Cap and intro-ed her to some folks. We all wound up running into each other and BAM a book came.
No I am not trying to claim my making this happen. I am just amazed at how one blog led to another blog, to one amazing person after another making amazing things happen.
I wished I could have been the book. I was not able to at the time. I am excited everytime I look at the book in my room and read such awesome writing. Now the blog is jumping and more folks with great talents are on BD's blog. I find it exciting the things happening just because of blogs.
good look on the shout out...blogging is so addictive. its definitely good to see black people using the internet as a forum to discuss everyday life. i know i can always find something interesting every time I come over to minus the bars.
That's alright Don Mega...
I must say I'm not addicted to blogging perse but there are a couple of sites I check up on a few times a day...
Yours, the All-Mi-T, Skirkle, happy nappy head.
I guess I don't get too deep into visiting others blogs because not everyone can respect my foul mouth...(PrettyBlack don't take to kindly to being sensored by no-mufuckin'-body!lol)but I know you can and I can appreciate that. Some mufucka's take shit way to personal so I've decided to stay within my bloggin' clique...I'm a stuck up bitch like that! lol
Thanks again for the shouts man you aight by me!
Don u and only u could do a post like this. Thanks for the shout out, b/c Lea does not give a F. That's what's up. Yeah Suite B wants to be my Louise, only b/c just like genital warts she won't go the hell away. So I have to deal with her. I luv u man!! U r so real and if only I can get u and G to agree to a blog threesome we would be all good. LOL
I'm GANGSTA!!! No really. I am.
Thanks for the shout Don! You already know you're one of my fav Blog Homies. Co-sign on Oh Hell Nawl to the fullest. My C-Town blog brethren MP1 is definitely that deal. And Eb is the feisty sister that everyone wishes they had.
And oh yeah, a shout from you is the blogging equivalent of a Super Bowl ad. I've had all sorts of new folks come through my spot courtesy of Minus the Bars. As long as you don't start charging for ad space, we're good! Lol.
yes i do, and what happened, u need to stop running of your partners in blog, i mean crime. i gotta chk out his site man good look and dont get in no trouble this weekend
hahahahahah @ super bowl ad!
Did you ever think it would be like this, Don?
Nice post. Although I didn't get shouted out *kick in the nuts* me still likey!
Man, we used to be on some straight gangsta -ish back in 06' early 07' at the Lo Zone -- check the archives at www.lolitafiles.com.
That's really how that whole book thing got jumping. I was looking around at all these talented writers "waiting" on somebody to find them, so I said ef dat, let's make it happen ourselves. We started with seven folk, drama ensued, -ish crashed landed, we regrouped and came out swinging.
I'm telling you, bloggers can take over the game if we all stick together. The book game is hard enough as it is, but if we run it like Missy Elliot, Timbaland, and Devonte' Swing used to do back in the day, we can come up on some for real stuff. Folks just need to see the big picture and put a moratorium on the hating.
Volume 2 can be better than the first one with the talent I see out here. I know everybody trying to do "their" thang, but I'm telling you, if we could get you, Sojourner, Femi, Muze, Nikki, and a few others I don't know by name to run ball it would be like playing the Bulls from 91 - 93' -- Fahgetaboutit!
On the real, it's been cool coming by your spot. You keep it fresh and you are definitely the "Mayor" of Blogland cause you know e'rbody! I enjoy the perspective you bring to the table. Now lets talk about taking your advice
...we really do need to put our heads together and get paid off this blog thang, cause no matter what you think we're all in the same game.
True dat!
Even though I ain't get NO LOVE [Go's to sit in the corner and pout] I'm still diggin the post Don!!!. LOL
I love the way you incorporate your fellow bloggers names/page links into your posts.
Hope you have a GrrrEAT weekend!!!
Awe Don, you're going to make me blush. One big happy blog family here y'all.
I agree with you. Reading blogs can be informative and/or entertaining.
This weekend, I'm going to make it a point to visit some of the blogs you mentioned in your post. Thanks for being a vessel to keeping us informed.
AWWWWWWWW.....ummm, AWWWWW....DAMMIT MAN, YOU BROUGHT THE BIGGEST SMILE TO MY FACE.
For real, we been true from the start. I didn't know that really awesome and great male bloggers existed. I saw you comment on Sandra Rose one day and decided to check you out. When I came over to your spot it was nice and quiet, like how you mentioned Karrie B's was. Before I could blink good your blog was on FIYAH!..
I have notice your content change but we all progress and change. I dont know what kind of skill or gift I have, all I know is that I have a great set of online friends and blog buddies, blog sisters and brothers that mean alot to me.
Keep bloggin, and doin ya thang...God says if we dont use our talents than he will take them away. I feel it takes alot for us to compose all of the emotions and content we do day in and day out...
Okay, sorry that was long winded....BIG HUGS!!!....LOVE YA!!!
okay i really like this one
and not just cuz u gave me a bootleg shoutout (tho that has something to do with it)
go head
slip in some r-rated mess
ima be waiting
i for sure go back and read replies to comments
a lot of real cool people in this blogosphere man
Damn, that's a whole lot of blog hoppin'!
I actually smiled when I saw my name. Hope there isn't another Jewells that I don't know about 'cause I'd feel reallll silly...lol.
Don,
" * lemme ask you something, when you make a comment on a post, do you expect a reply? If so, do you ever go back and read that reply? Just wondering."
Yep and yep; and when people don't reply to comments it can turn me off; so much so that I may lose interest in that blog.
Obviously not every comment needs a reply but I always acknowledge comments on my blog.
I would find it difficult not to say something to commenters on my blog, it would be like someone coming into my home and me not saying hello.
Yeah, Imma have to get over the fact that I NEVER see my name anywhere on your blog. Hmpf.
L
I started reading O Hell Nawl blog after you had the link on your blog. Now I'm hooked.
I enjoyed this post.
I started reading O Hell Nawl blog after you had the link on your blog. Now I'm hooked.
I enjoyed this post.
Thanks for the shout out...I feel famous now. Actually I've always felt famous!!! I appreciate the love and I enjoy coming by here on a daily basis even if I think most of the time you just come to my page to laugh at the way Lea and I like to back and forth.
Lea: I read your comment and I didn't think it was funny so starting now...I am no longer your friend and good thing you didn't buy that dress because I putting your ass out of the wedding!!!
***THELMA & LOUISE IS OVER***
lol Thanks for the shout out don! I love coming to your blog you always make me think whether I agree with you or not. Like you said I learn alot from reading blogs, even more so then in my classes (aint that sad lol). But anyway great post! much love:-)
OMG! I got a mention on your blog! WOOT WOOT! I am officially cool....finally.
I cry every time i swipe my iphone on. it's the most beautiful piece of electronic equipment known to man. i do not let others touch her. she's special, and she's all mine.
next, i will need that new macbook-air. weights like a pound or something. i am a sucker for anything mac.
i don't have a boyfriend so a girl's gotta have something she can cling to!
I know the folks who write oh hell naw and if you think THAT stuff is funny? You need to talk to those folks man! lol
...I like this.
I snuck out...but I snuck back in and I am cool that no one noticed...
Blog whore...comment whore I am not...lol
good read, i enjoyed it and came across some folks i kno who i didnt even know had a blog.. thank u lol
Aww Don, stop it with your sensitive self :) I appreciate the love. I truly do. It meant a lot when I also saw you added me to your blogroll. I think you're like me in that you don't do that all random like so much appreciated.
I like habitual line steppers and O Hell Nawl stomps on the line. Love it!
I don't necessarily expect a reply. And no, I don't always go back and check for one...more because I forget to. However, if I see that the blogger always responds to every comment and that what I wrote was something that would definitely warrant a response, I TRY to remember to check back.
However, I don't know that I would want my blog to get to the point where you can't even get in the door! I always wonder how you have time to read and respond to them all?! LOL!
There are SO many opportunities to be had from blogging it's ridiculous. Right now I'm concentrating on my writing, but I can't lie and say I wouldn't like something great to come of it eventually.
Thanks for this post because although I don't NEED to add anymore feeds to the over 200 I already subscribe to, I always love finding new voices.
AWE DAMNIT DON! COME HERE...*grabs Don & gives big ole cuontry hug* And you right...I dont give a f*ck!LOL
I've come to the conclusion that you're my blog alter-ego. Funny how around the same time you started "cleaning up" your blog...my nice mellow blog got grimey; but we think so much (to the point where it sometimes scares me LOL) alike. I started my blog out tryin(and usually succeeding...I think) to be intellegent & creative. Now that I think about it, BD suggested I submit something back then, but I was still trying to find my place in this here blog-world, nor had I come to know those who make up Bloggers Delight like I do now & neglected the request (guess I slept on that one, huh? LOL).
I will admit that when I first started, i expected a comment in response to one I left. Now...yup, you guessed it...I really don't give a f*ck.
Agreeing with all you said regarding the other bloggers and thanks for introducing me to some new ones...
Have a great weekend!
I am a fan of yours! I will always stop in from time to time to post. Count on it!
Great post!
LOL @ SBC yeah that explains why I got some MTB lurkers coming thru! ;o)
You know it is all luv here at the end of the day.
I can get moody just like you!!! ;op HA!
Yes this blogging thingy has opened up a whole other world for me. I love it. The more I get into the community it is hard to keep up, but it keeps me on my toes and what I like to think as productive. I agree Don on the whole information thing. I don’t have cable, instead I blog! Lol thanks for the shout out, the awards tomorrow will def be interesting. It looks like I was nominated I should prepare a speech….
PS- you know MsP got love for some Don! ;p
It was a joy to read this post! I actually scrolled through it all on my cell phone! Go figure! I get the comments forwarded to my cell phone so I do go back if the response is worth commenting on. all for now...
Interestingly deep.
Funny as hell.
Straight to the point.
-AND-
Brutally honest.
Well, Bro. Don what more can I say except I likes! I likes!
Keep up the provocative strokes on the keyboard bruh....Cause I'm listening.
Black Power, Every Hour!
Yay, I got a shoutout! And you were right: I wasn't ready for dejanae, she's intense... But I really liked her blog. And yours, of course! You are very good at writing exactly what you are feeling and making it appealing to the readers. I envy that!
Awwww. I am just getting here and I sooooooooooo needed this post. You are not so bad yourself. Thank you.
I haven’t been around in a while but it’s time to pay my dues. This was cute. Ok, maybe I shouldn’t say cute…sounds too much like saying “nice pink shoes you have.” But this was well done and interesting, as usual. You inspire me to up my game many of times on the many different topics you post but it’s just not enough time in my day. My husband would kill me if I spend another minute sitting here at this computer. But I am going to work on it a little.
~A~
*snuggles Don*
me luv u long time.
I miss BB too. :(
Look at you schmoozing... giving everyone and they mama a shout in one post...
thx 4 for my hit though... i know you thinking about me since I ended up somewhere towards the beginning...
blogging is a little like high school, i thought i was the only one who felt that way... people get sensitive, people feel like you always have to agree with them... or if you dont then they stop reading you, people hating on others comments, or people jealous of now much attention one reader may get from an author than another... then all the off-blog conversations and meet-up that open up a whole nother can of worms...
you know all about it blog pimp don...lol
anyway... yeah it has gotten a little PG-13 lately so give us some R -rated... or better yet X.
Dangggg you sure covered all the bases...
Reading blogs is not only educative and informative,we all have made great friends here...ppl who think the same and people who think...Period!!
Its been great getting to know all this people.
nice...
Thanks for the visit/comment. I added you to my feed reader, so I'll be back. :)
(via OHN)
Hey, thanks for stopping by my blog and for the comments you've left.
I'm really loving your space, and will definitely be back for more.
Thanks for the shout our, but I say wrong shit all the time...lol..that was on my other blog...
How can I outwit this ish? Besides the fact that you and your-left-field-to-others writing keeps me coming back again and again and again (like a good "mental orgasm", you started me typing 'ish'. As if I've ever shyed away from the almighty "cuss word." Thanks for being so enlightening, thought-provoking and dare I forget the realist! We still blog fam, even when yo' ego gets out'a hand and you go feelin' yourself. A sista has her way of checkin' you. *LOL* KWIM?
P.S. You like how I referenced some of your other titles? You are such a whore for blog-ego-strokin'...
Dude! Congrats on your awards. That's some good ish right there for real. Thanks for the shout out; I really appreciate the love. Now, I feel compelled to stay up on my dailies (I've been off my game of late).
Keep up the good work and know that I'll still keep riding through your "hood".
Thanks for the shout out. You know it's all love from me Don.
I am addicted to reading blogs. I would love to write more often, but I don't have the time. I'm getting better.
@prettyblack...I love foul mouths!!
Don, you were cranking out the R rated posts so fast, I couldn't keep up. Please post more.
Thanks again Don.
Well DAMN!
That was the hotness!
Dig that one for real...I had a idea to do something like that...you beat me to it...damn out do-er!
Im jelly of the blog and your clientle
Good look on including me though...honored.
e.
us cleveland bloggers....we do it big!! Must be the weather or the water or something.
you gotta get into marketing because once someone gets the cosign from you, they spot just goes bananas. Get out and endorse Barack and he'll prolly get 90% of the vote. lol
Had no clue that a blogger started th jena 6 protest. That's good stuff and inspirational.
hell, i don't feel like blogging after Monday most weeks. i just do it. i gotta flood the markets. and I'm glad that some folks like it.
Good looking on the shout out....I know this post had to take hella long.
there has got to be a comment record...and if there is, I'm sure you are leading it with this post...
but it was deserved with all of those links... my goodness
thanx for the shout out
~51
Congrats on your OHN awards.
I used to do a double take on Poc's pix too. Now I'm used to it.
Don, I don't even know how i made the list... I haven't even done much over at my place... i'm trying not to get all deep so its pretty much just words... but if you find it interesting thanks....
Im SOOOO LATE but...THANK YOOOOUUU FOR THE SHOUT OUT!!
*tear* I feel so special.
Don,
u rock.
thanks for the shout out.
happy belated valentine's day (v)
that is all.
-1-
Dang... a sista steps away for the weekend and all hell breaks lose. I misses my shout out! Wanhhhh!
Thanks for the shout out and to answer the question waaaay at the start of your lovely post, I often go back after I've commented to read the comments and will comment again in response to the response. LOL.
Gwyneth
Kanye!....errr...DON! Peeped all your wins on O'Hell Nawl and just kept thinkin' "yep, yep, yep".
Many you've come outta nowhere and taken blog world by storm.
I'm just glad to be in the crowd.
Stay up!
Well you have always been sweet to me! And I for one, do not find you wishy-washy at all. Over sensitive---I have no idea what that means. I don't care what you say...you are lovely.
I do love the way you highlighted all the blogs you find of interest. I love reading through and will check some out. Thank you.
You just be you and we all will try to keep up!
aww thanks for the shout don. i haven't been around lately but i will be back on the blog circuit soon.
hope all is well.
I so love this blog right here!
Thanks for this! Now I have more ways to intelligently, intellectually and soically procrastinate :)
thanx for the shout out dawg
coon mcjenkins
that is the funniest name i've ever heard in my life
i'm glad you repeated it
it was definately worth repeating
and i always expect a comment
that's why i want to give everybody love on my blog
now i know it's an award for blogs i'm definately gonna step my game up
may the best blog win
u're the obama of the blog world.
just so u know.
(and i mean that as a compliment)
like someone mentioned earlier...
we might have 2 pay u for ad space.
impatiently awaiting your next post...
-1-
I've been so busy lately that I almost missed this post! Thank you so much for the shout out. I was wondering why I was getting so much new traffic!?!? Damn, now I gotta update...LOL!
You co-signing my blog means a lot since you are the DON!
and...of course your blog is the BEST! You are the coolest kid in school...
Now I feel like I'm part of the IN crowd, lol!
Dang! That was an excellent post Don! Thanks for the shout out too!
yea...i def should be at work...instead i found myself reading this long ass blog lol
and u know, sometimes i dont know whether i should respond on my blog to someone's comment or go to their blog to respond....or do both...or would that be too much? lol
Thanks for mentioning all of these cool blogs, Don. I'm going to have to find time to visit them all. :*)
@ everyone: Thanks for running blogs. I enjoy the reads. And I hope the feeling is mutual.
Keep doing your respective thang. Thats whats up.
This has got to be one of the coolest posts I've ever read. I'm saying it's nice that there are bloggers out there who don't think so highly of themselves that they treat you like crap. It's MAD crazy and yes it does feel like high school.
I don't always get to comment but my peeps are always on my mind.
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